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Burley tobacco has been with us since 1864, when a tobacco grower named George Webb planted some seeds from Bracken County, Kentucky, on his land in Ohio and found that the leaves were lighter in color and responded well to air curing, resulting in an exciting new varietal. Three years later, he sold a crop of the new tobacco: 20,000 pounds of it, and it has been consequential ever since, grown throughout what would become known as the Eight State Burley Belt. ... Read More

Grandpa and the 10 Tobys (all of his dogs were named Toby) agreed on almost everything. The Tobys were always accommodating and excited whenever Grandpa was ready for a hike or some hunting, and they liked to help with any project he might be working on for his small farm, from tractor repairs ... Read More

The artistry behind pipe making is a true testament to the talents of pipe makers who strive for perfection in their craft. As July begins with striking fireworks and barbecues aplenty, we are delighted to share eight dynamic images, split between desktop and mobile orientations, available for download ... Read More

Nicotine has been demonized in virtually every culture, perhaps with good reason. As every pipe smoker knows, it has some benefits. We enjoy pipe smoking for the flavors, for the relaxing aspects of smoke rising around us, for the craftsmanship and history of the pipes, for the rituals of smoking, and, it must be ... Read More

Welcome to another riveting installment of Mystery Review, a monthly series in which our panel of experts attempts to identify a mysterious cigar. This month's inquisitor is Erik Espinosa of Espinosa Cigars. Will his mystery cigar stump us, or will we define what we are smoking with ease? Join us ... Read More

Summer is in full swing and between the busy schedule of friendly BBQs, hitting the pool, and lounging in the sun, it's important to cool off in the evening with a quality cigar and an ice-cold drink. Every week on our Instagram (Cigarsatsmokingpipes), we choose a cigar of the week to make picking your summer smoke a little easier. Here's our recommendations for June. ... Read More

Hey everybody, it's Shane Ireland. Welcome to another episode of "Tasting Notes." I am here to tell you about the latest edition to the Zeitgeist series by G.L. Pease: Horizons. Horizons is the third edition in the Zeitgeist series by Greg, who is affectionately known in the community as the Dark Lord ... Read More

Greg Pease has garnered accolades for his blending since the inception of G.L. Pease tobaccos in 2000. Even before then, he was admired for his photography, writing, tobacco, and pipe expertise, and his reputation has continued to multiply. He's been entrenched in premium tobaccos and pipe smoking since his start at Druquer's ... Read More

Known for pushing the envelope and taking risks, Caldwell Cigar Company has created delectable cigars since 2014. In just ten years, the company has exploded in popularity, in part thanks to the expert craftsmanship and high-quality leaf utilized, and also due to the dedication of the face behind the brand ... Read More

I recently had the opportunity to chat with Erik Espinosa of Espinosa Cigars about his background in cigars and his future plans for the acclaimed brand. Watch as he dives into his earliest thoughts and impressions about cigars, cigar-making relationships, and his collaborative project with ... Read More